I don't think there was any ice on August 12^th for the first delivery, but I appreciate the department's effort to go and explain to the community what's going on. I think that's very essential and important for something like this.

Mr. Speaker, the cancellation happened last week. We'd like to think that the department would move faster on an issue like this for larger centres. This means the department will consider some store items as non-essential that are delivered to Paulatuk, Mr. Speaker, on this air lift. Store shelves and business shelves may likely remain empty throughout the year. Mr. Speaker, why is the request for proposals for shipping goods only closing today?